The project, born under Kiton’s experimental label KNT - Kiton New Textures, represents an unprecedented blend of high-performance marine engineering and Neapolitan sartorial elegance.
Measuring 13.5 meters in length and powered by three Mercury Verado V10 400-hp engines, the Sacs Strider 13 KNT is a refined reinterpretation of Sacs’ most successful model - the Strider 13. Conceived by celebrated yacht designer Christian Grande, this exclusive edition is more than just a custom RIB; it is a floating expression of Italian design culture.
Where Power Meets Tailoring
While Sacs Tecnorib brings its engineering pedigree and bold marine aesthetics to the table, Kiton infuses the vessel with textile innovation, detail-oriented styling, and a strong brand identity forged in its tailoring heritage. Founded in 1968 in Naples, Kiton is globally recognized for handcrafted menswear using luxurious, rare fabrics like vicuña, cashmere, and silk blends. KNT, developed by twins Mariano and Walter De Matteis (third-generation Kiton heirs), targets a younger, urban clientele - and this boat is a perfect extension of that philosophy.
This collaboration stems from a natural convergence between two Italian examples of excellence...
Sacs Tecnorib
“This collaboration stems from a natural convergence between two Italian examples of excellence,” said Nicola Antonelli, CMO of Sacs Tecnorib. “Sacs reinterprets boating with courage and vision, while Kiton - through KNT - adds elegance through detail, color, and fabric.”
The deck is lined with solid teak and cream insets, contrasting beautifully with KNT-styled tubes, custom Nubuk upholstery, and bespoke Kiton fittings. Accents in Etna red lacquer and interiors in bleached oak lend the vessel a warm, sophisticated palette that feels more Milan Fashion Week than Mediterranean marina.
Luxury Beyond the Wardrobe
According to Antonio De Matteis, Kiton CEO, the venture is not merely a branding play: “Excellence today extends beyond product. We wanted to follow our clients from wardrobe to weekend, from city streets to summer seas. This is an extension of how our clients live and where they spend their most precious time.”
This ultra-premium day boat is also technically advanced. It features an integrated joystick system, dual Raymarine screens with augmented reality, and high-end ambient lighting, reflecting the same attention to user experience that Kiton brings to its made-to-measure garments.
Designer Christian Grande added: “It was a challenge to merge the Strider’s raw marine performance with Kiton’s elegance. I wanted to condense the full visual language of the KNT collection into this single piece - from its sand-toned contrasts to its sculptural silhouette.”
Excellence today extends beyond product. We wanted to follow our clients from wardrobe to weekend - from city streets to summer seas.
About the Brands Behind the Boat
Sacs Tecnorib was formed in 2021 through the merger of two heavyweights: Sacs, founded in 1989 and a pioneer of the Maxi-RIB segment, and Tecnorib, launched in 2005 under a licensing agreement with Pirelli. Today, the group produces the Pirelli Speedboats range and a wide lineup of high-performance RIBs. Their DNA blends aggressive naval architecture with Italian styling - a formula that has attracted yachting aficionados and superyacht owners alike.
Kiton, meanwhile, is synonymous with Neapolitan tailoring artistry. With over 800 artisans, including more than 350 tailors, the brand continues to set standards in slow fashion and luxury craftsmanship. KNT is its more contemporary, forward-leaning offshoot - one that thrives in collaborations that go beyond clothing and into lifestyle, movement, and experience.
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